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Continuous Improvement Lead - 1st Shift

JB Poindexter & Co238 open roles

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Rydal, GA 30171, USA
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Continuous Improvement Lead - 1st Shift The Lean leader driving operational excellence across Morgan Truck Body! Location: Rydal, GA  Travel: Approximately 25% travel to Morgan Truck Body manufacturing locations to support Continuous Improvement initiatives, share best practices, coach local teams, and lead enterprise-wide Lean projects. Make any day a pay day with on-demand pay! Career Progression: This position builds upon all responsibilities of the Continuous Improvement Technician Levels 1–3. The Continuous Improvement Lead is expected to demonstrate proficiency in all CI Technician competencies while leading larger cross-functional improvement projects, mentoring technicians, facilitating Kaizen events, and supporting Lean deployment across multiple Morgan Truck Body facilities. Your Impact - Big and Bold! As a Continuous Improvement Lead, you'll be a catalyst for operational excellence, partnering with leaders across the organization to identify opportunities, eliminate waste, improve safety, increase productivity, and reduce costs. You'll lead Lean initiatives, coach team members, facilitate Kaizen events, and help build a culture of continuous improvement throughout Morgan Truck Body. In this leadership role, you'll influence change across multiple facilities, mentor Continuous Improvement teams, and ensure Lean principles become part of the way we work every day. What a Day in Your Life Looks Like:

Continuous Improvement Leadership: Lead and drive Lean initiatives that improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, inventory, and team engagement across the facility. Multi-Site Support: Ability to travel approximately 25% of the time to Morgan Truck Body locations to support improvement projects, conduct assessments, facilitate training, and share best practices. Demonstrated proficiency in 5S, Kaizen facilitation, SQDCIT, Lean training, time studies, project sustainment, and mentoring team members. Lean Leadership: Serve as the site's Lean champion by coaching team members in Lean manufacturing principles and problem-solving methodologies. Project Leadership: Lead cross-functional improvement projects from concept through implementation while ensuring measurable and sustainable results. Leadership & Coaching: Mentor others in Continues improvement applications, while developing future Lean leaders. Kaizen Facilitation: Plan, organize, and facilitate Kaizen events that drive measurable improvements in safety, quality, productivity, and cost. 5S Leadership: Lead facility-wide 5S implementation, audits, sustainment, and continuous improvements. Value Stream Mapping: Facilitate current and future state value stream mapping to identify opportunities and eliminate non-value-added activities. SQDCIT Leadership: Coach and support SQDCIT teams to improve operational performance and accountability. Root Cause Problem Solving: Lead structured problem-solving activities utilizing A3 Thinking, PDCA, Fishbone, 5 Why, and other Lean tools. Standard Work Development: Develop, implement, and sustain standardized work practices that improve consistency and performance. Performance Metrics: Monitor KPIs, analyze trends, identify opportunities, and communicate improvement results to leadership. Financial Impact Analysis: Evaluate project savings, return on investment, and operational improvements resulting from Lean initiatives. Documentation Management: Maintain project documentation, improvement roadmaps, standard work, and implementation tracking. Hands-On Leadership: Support fabrication of fixtures, workstations, tooling, and process improvements as needed. Procurement Coordination: Coordinate materials, equipment, and supplies required to support Continuous Improvement projects. Collaboration: Partner closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Safety, Human Resources, and Supply Chain to achieve strategic objectives. Culture Development: Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement throughout the organization. Leadership Presence: Lead by example while promoting Morgan's values and driving positive organizational change. Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Bring to the Table:

Minimum 3-5 years of manufacturing experience with demonstrated success leading Continuous Improvement initiatives. Previous experience leading Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, or Operational Excellence projects. Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles including:

5S Standard Work Value Stream Mapping Visual Management Waste Elimination Kanban SMED Root Cause Analysis PDCA

Proven leadership experience influencing teams without direct authority. Excellent coaching, mentoring, and facilitation skills. Strong presentation and communication skills with all organizational levels. Ability to lead change while building trust and engagement. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Experience collecting, analyzing, and presenting operational performance metrics. Microsoft Office proficiency including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines. Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and lead cross-functional teams. Welding, fabrication, fixture construction, or manufacturing process experience is preferred. Ability to travel approximately 25% to support Morgan Truck Body facilities.

Physical Requirements: This position works in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where communication, collaboration, and visibility on the production floor are essential. Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, and use of hands are required throughout the workday. The role occasionally requires lifting and carrying materials weighing up to 30 pounds while supporting improvement activities, training, and project implementation. Why Morgan? Because You Deserve the Best: With over 70 years leading the truck body industry, Morgan Truck Body is where innovation meets tradition. From electric vehicles to custom refrigerated units, we build it all - and we do it with passion and precision. We offer:

Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, life) 401(k) with company match Tuition reimbursement and leadership development Paid holidays and vacation On-demand pay Employee discounts on footwear, eyewear, and safety equipment Opportunities to lead enterprise-wide Continuous Improvement initiatives and grow your career

Join a team where your leadership creates lasting impact, your ideas drive change, and your career continues to grow. What Drives Us at Morgan At Morgan Truck Body, our values aren't just words—they guide every decision we make. We Celebrate PeopleWe recognize the individuals whose ideas and dedication fuel our success. We Lead with IntegrityWe act honestly, respectfully, and responsibly in everything we do. We Deliver ResultsWe continuously improve, solve problems, and exceed expectations. We Work with PassionWe bring energy, innovation, and pride to every truck body we build. Ready to lead the future of manufacturing? Join Morgan Truck Body and help shape operational excellence across our organization.   #LI-TK1    

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